Is North Liverpool Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 12 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 5th of 31 secondary schools in Liverpool. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are North Liverpool Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at North Liverpool Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 50.5 (England: 46.2). 48% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at North Liverpool Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at North Liverpool Academy starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2028 (or the next working day).

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North Liverpool Academy

120 Heyworth Street, Liverpool, L5 0SQ

Local ranking5th of 31 secondary schools in Liverpool

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1550

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 12 May 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 12 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 50.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 48.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 71.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 221

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 80.0%
Continued in education: 76.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 11.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 82.0%
Higher education: 55.0%
Apprenticeships: 6.0%
Employment: 18.0%
Not sustained: 12.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B-

Avg A-Level Grade

37.0

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

38.6

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 37.5% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 34.6
16-18 Cohort: 152

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1286
Boys: 728 (57%)
Girls: 541 (43%)
Capacity: 1550 (82% full)
SEND: 17.5%
FSM Eligible: 57.6%
EAL: 40.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.6%
SEN Support: 14.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 13.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 93.5
Budget per Pupil: £9,505/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 6.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 18.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 48.2%
White Other: 11.1%
Black African: 9.7%
Other: 8.7%
Asian Chinese: 4.8%
Asian Other: 4.0%
Black Other: 3.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.4%

48.2%

White British

11.1%

White Other

9.7%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01512604044

admin@northliverpoolacademy.co.uk

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120 Heyworth Street

Liverpool, North West

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Administrative

URN: 131065
UKPRN: 10018099
Establishment No.: 6906
Trust: NORTHERN SCHOOLS TRUST

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